News from WHO Western Pacific
Mongolia certified measles free
New Zealand and WHO join forces to combat tobacco use and heart disease in the Pacific
China’s youth tobacco survey highlights the need to protect youth from tobacco harms
WHO calls for national actions on hepatitis
Safe blood and blood products are crucial for saving mothers’ lives in most critical moments during childbirth and pregnancy
WHO calls on governments to raise tobacco taxes
WHO and UNICEF work to save 50 000 newborn babies each year in the Western Pacific Region
WHO’s report on antibiotic resistance reveals serious, worldwide threat to public health
New WHO Collaborating Centre established to support work on food safety and healthy diet
WHO urges schools worldwide to promote healthy eating for children
New UN-Water GLAAS findings: stronger WASH systems needed for safe drinking-water, sanitation and hygiene for all
In memoriam Dr William H. Foege (1936–2026)